argumentative writing

What is another word for counterargument?

• Argument

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Evidence

When you address the counterclaim by explaining why it is wrong, this is known as a:

• Thesis Statement
• Conclusion Paragraph
• Claim
• Rebuttal

What is an argument?

• A discussion that involves opposing views on an issue; a fact or statement offered as proof or evidence

• A general statement that offers support for a claim

• Facts, statistics and other information used to support reasons

• A statement of position on an issue.

What does credible mean? 

• trusted
• legitimate
• unbiased
• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Argumentative writing

• is a creative story

• requires five paragraphs

• intends to convince readers of an author’s position or point of view on a subject

• is not considered formal writing

A good argument should only focus on one point of view, using evidence and analysis.

• True

• False

Credible or not credible? 
A blog post

• Credible
• Not Credible

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Your claim

• is your position on the topic of your essay

• appears in the introductory paragraph of your essay

• must be supported with reasoning and evidence

• All of the above

What order to the sentences in a body paragraphs go in?

• Evidence, Explanation, Topic Sentence
• Thesis, Evidence, Explanation
• Topic Sentence, Evidence, Explanation
• Explanation, Topic Sentence, Evidence

An argumentative writing is logical.

• True

• False